Carol Wyer

A killer running rings around the police. A detective spiralling out of control. DI Kate Young is on leave. She's the force's best detective, but her bosses know she's under pressure, on medication and overcoming trauma. So after her bad judgement call leads to a narrowly averted public disaster, they're sure all she needs is a rest. But when Staffordshire Police summon her back to work on a murder case, it's a harder, more suspicious Kate Young who returns. With a new ruthlessness, she sets about tracking down a clinical, calculating serial killer who is torturing victims and leaving clues to taunt the police. Spurred on by her reporter husband, Young begins to suspect that the murderer might be closer than she ever imagined. As she works to uncover the truth, Young unravels a network of secrets and lies, with even those closest to her having something to hide. But with her own competence--and her grip on reality--called into question, can she unmask the killer before they strike again?

An Eye for an Eye

'Absolutely stunning!... wow it blew me away... I loved everything about it... 5 stars, although it is a shame I can't give it more, it's easily worth a 7.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars One hot summer's afternoon, five-year-old Ava Sawyer went to a party. She never came home... Two years later, Ava's body is found and another little girl, Audrey Briggs, goes missing. Audrey also attended that party ... Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward. A mother of two teenagers, this case chills her to the bone, and is a disturbing reminder of the last job she worked on. One that still keeps her awake at night... Natalie soon discovers that Ava's mother has some worrying gaps in her alibi and as she digs deeper, she's sure Ava's father is not telling the full story. And what did the owner of the garden centre Elsa see that day? Something that she's not telling Natalie ... Just as Natalie is facing up to the grim possibility that Ava and Audrey were killed by someone close to home, another little girl from the party doesn't come home from her ballet lesson. Can Natalie find a way to stop this killer before more innocent lives are taken? Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are going crazy for The Birthday: 'OMG this author has done it again!!!!!!!!... Fantastic!!!!!!!! I was hooked from the first page and stayed up till 3am to finish it.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Omg!! My heart is pounding so hard! I have just finished reading The Birthday and I am floored! This is the first in a new series from Carol Wyer, featuring DI Natalie Ward and her team. What a way to start! Speedy, sharp, heart stopping and engaging; this is a series I am definitely looking forward to!' TishyLou, 5 stars 'A rollocking rollercoaster ride ... dark, twisty and wonderfully gripping' Minimac Reviews 'Something special... This book truly is excellent... Heart-thumpingly good... A well-paced, heart-wrenching, pulse racing, edge-of-your-seat kind of book and a crime fighting team who you can genuinely root for... look no further as this could genuinely be your next favourite read. I tore through it.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'What a twist! ...I read this book in a day!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

An Absolutely Gripping Crime Thriller

The Birthday

Nobody can get into the mind of an erratic killer--except an unpredictable detective. When a young man is found lying on a station platform with a hole in his head, DI Kate Young is called in to investigate the grisly murder. But the killing is no one-off. As bodies start to pile up, she is faced with what might be an impossible task--to hunt down a ruthless killer on a seemingly random rampage. Meanwhile, Kate has her own demons to battle as she struggles to come to terms with her husband's death. And she is hell-bent on exposing corruption within the force and bringing Superintendent John Dickson to justice. But with the trail of deception running deeper--and closer to home--than she could ever have imagined, she no longer knows who she can trust. With her grip on reality slipping, Kate realises that maybe she and the killer are not so different after all. But time is running out and Kate is low on options. Can she catch the killer before she loses everything?

A Life for a Life

A serial killer thriller that will have you hooked

Little Girl Lost

DI Kate Young can't trust anybody. Not even herself. In the bleak countryside around Blithfield Reservoir, a serial murderer and rapist is leaving a trail of bloodshed. His savage calling card: the word 'MINE' carved into each of his victims. DI Kate Young struggles to get the case moving--even when one of the team's own investigators is found dead in a dumpster. But Kate is battling her own demons. Obsessed with exposing Superintendent John Dickson and convinced there's a conspiracy running deep in the force, she no longer knows who to trust. Kate's crusade has already cost her dearly. What will she lose next? When her stepsister spills a long-buried secret, Kate realises she's found the missing link--now she must prove it before the killer strikes again. With enemies closing in on all sides, she's prepared to do whatever it takes to bring them down. But time is running out, and Kate's past has pushed her to the very edge. Can she stop herself from falling?

A Cut for a Cut

Sometimes a change of scene is necessary to write the next scene... When bestselling romance author Chloe Piper’s marriage implodes a week before Christmas, she flees her cheating ex and the village gossips for the solitude of the newly built Sunny Meadow Farm and the company of her hapless dog, Ronnie. But Chloe is soon pushed out of her comfort zone. Because with a lively development building crew – headed up by charming Alex – and a larger-than-life neighbour determined to make Chloe’s love life her pet project, Chloe finds herself in a whole new world of chaos... This enthralling romantic comedy of self-discovery and new beginnings is perfect for fans of Kirsty Greenwood, Colleen Coleman and Marian Keyes. Praise for Suddenly Single Absolutely loved this book ... a thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommended! Kim Nash ‘Superb writing as normal from this fabulous writer and she is constantly proving that she can write anything’ Stardust Book Reviews ‘What a treasure!! Loved, loved, loved this book’ Reader Review ‘It was well written and left me feeling warm and uplifted’ Reader Review 'I loved this book and devoured it within a weekend’ Reader Review

A heartwarming romantic comedy

Suddenly Single

Two kidnappings, thirty years apart. Can Stacey face her own dark past in order to save her stepdaughter? When Stacey's ex-husband turns up on her doorstep begging her to help save his kidnapped thirteen-year-old daughter, Lyra, the terror is all too familiar. Stacey's own violent kidnapping thirty years ago was never solved, and while a severe case of amnesia spares her from recalling the specific horrors, she remembers enough... Stacey knows her father never paid the ransom--she has the missing pinkie finger to prove it. She knows she was only saved because of an anonymous tip-off to the police. And she knows her captor was never apprehended. Lyra's kidnappers have made it clear the police must not get involved. But Stacey can't shake the eerie similarities between the two cases, and she'll use whatever she can, from her journalistic powers to her shady contacts, to save Lyra from the same nightmare. Desperate to find any link between Lyra's abduction and her own, Stacey forces herself to revisit her forgotten, traumatic past for clues. But can she make sense of the terrible secrets she unearths in time to save Lyra? And if she does, is she ready to face her own tormentor?

Behind Closed Doors

Charlotte's baby is safe. But is she? When the body of mother Charlotte Brannon is discovered by her husband Adam, in their bedroom, Detective Natalie Ward is first on the scene. The killer has left a chilling calling card: The word 'Why?' written on the wall in blood. As Natalie begins to delve deeper into the couple's lives, she discovers that Adam has a dark past he's been hiding and she's sure that the Brannon's teenage babysitter Inge has secrets of her own. Then another mother is murdered on her doorstep in front of her young son, the word 'why'scrawled on the wall next to her. All the key suspects have alibis and with her own marriage hanging by a thread, Natalie is struggling to stay focused on cracking her toughest case yet. When a young woman and her baby disappear, a member of Natalie's own team is put in terrible danger. Can Natalie stop this twisted serial killer and save one of her own before more families are torn apart forever? Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will send shivers down your spine. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are going crazy for Last Lullaby: 'Wow wow wow!!! What a book! ... I found I became completely oblivious to what was going on around me as I was that engrossed! ... suspected each and every one of them... so many twists and turns it made me dizzy! I honestly found myself holding my breath at the end of every chapter! The ending was superb and I really don't think I will be able to contain myself until Book 3!! ... Absolutely bloody brilliant.' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Absolutely freaking amazing... nail-biting... grabbed me from the very first chapter I simply couldn't put it down. This story has plenty of OMG moments and you keep you guessing until the end... Boy I wasn't expecting that... I cannot recommend it enough giving it all the stars.' Chelle's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Oooohhh. This book is good... will have you racing through it in a matter of hours, unable to put the book down.... brilliant... Tense, fast-paced and totally engrossing, this is a book that will exasperate you, thrill you, chill you and truly test your detecting skills...I cannot wait to read more.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Ohhhh my... brilliant book!!! Well I just love this author she is one clever writer and just makes it so damn impossible to put a book down and it makes me very grumpy when I have to!! ... fabulous.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow... grabs from the word go and spits you out again at the very end... Truly a superbly written book... I can't wait for the next one.' ILoveReadinguk, 5 stars

Last Lullaby

“She stood and took her place in front of the camera... It was now or never.” Bryony Masters has been looking for her long-lost sister, Hannah, for years. So when primetime game show What Happens in France calls for new contestants, she spots the ultimate public platform to track down the reality TV-obsessed Hannah, and finally reunite their family. Accompanied by handsome teammate Lewis, Bryony soon finds herself on a private jet heading for the stunning beauty of rural France. But with a social media star dog, a high maintenance quiz host and a cast of truly unique characters, Bryony and Lewis have their work cut out for them to stay on the show and in the public eye. This heartwarming romantic comedy is perfect for fans of Kirsty Greenwood and Marian Keyes. Praise for What Happens in France 'Wow, wow and double wow....What a fantastic, fun and beautifully written book this was' Reader review 'Left me with tears in my eyes and wanting more. A hilarious and touching tale' Sue Watson, author of Love, Lies and Lemon Cakes 'Carol Wyer is back! Laughs aplenty and a heartwarming read' Mandy Baggot, author of One New York Christmas 'A refreshingly different romcom that's sweet, funny and moving in all the right amounts' Victoria Cooke, author of The Holiday Cruise 'Fantastique and frivolously funny - but for goodness sake, read with a box of tissues!... A sensational story that will sweep you up in spontaneity, sympathy and endless smiles' Isabella May, author of Oh What a Pavlova and The Cocktail Bar. 'Funny, lighthearted, romantic and utterly fabulous. This book is a chicklit fan's dream' Reader review 'This is a hugely funny romantic comedy with lots of heart-warming, endearing moments’ Stardust Book Review ‘I just LOVED this book!!! It was a combination of a great family story, the Amazing Race vibes, and a good love story to complete the book’ Reader review

A laugh out loud romantic comedy that will touch your heart

What Happens in France

DI Kate Young's team is hunting for a killer. What they don't know...is that the killer is her. DI Kate Young has known for years that her boss, Superintendent John Dickson, is a violent and evil man. But when she finally confronts him and accidentally shoots and kills him, she's forced to cover her tracks before anyone can pin his death on her. With revelations about his corruption soon to become public knowledge, Kate sets up a trail of evidence to make it seem that Dickson has conveniently vanished... But Kate knows the corruption doesn't end with Dickson. As she heads up the team investigating his supposed disappearance, she also pursues other loose ends. Stanka, the sex worker who supplied the evidence against Dickson, leads her to crucial information on another corrupt officer, DI Harriet Khatri, and her dubious involvement with sex traffickers. As the noose starts to tighten on Kate, she finds herself targeted by traffickers, the bent cops on her force and even her own team of detectives. Can she stay one step ahead of them all and bring Harriet to justice? Can she trust anyone around her? And can she possibly get away with murder?

A Truth for a Truth

'I was hooked ...my feel good read of 2016!' "The Writing Garnet" She wanted a new life and true love. But the grass isn't always greener on the other side... All Polly has to her name is a string of failed relationships and a mountain of debt. She sees herself as a hopeless case and would do anything to change her luck. So when she's given the opportunity to swap all she's ever known for a life of luxury, Polly jumps at the chance. Soon, it's all diamonds, spa days and celebrity parties. Now all that's missing from her life is a bit of romance. Will hunky Matt be the man to heal her broken heart? But money can't always buy you happiness. Can the life she's always dreamed of get in the way of true love? A witty, heart warming read, perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Carole Matthews. Praise for "Life Swap": 'Life Swap is such great fun and hugely entertaining with an amazing twist at the end that I didn't see coming at all.' "The Book Magnet" 'Witty, funny and a great pick me up!' "Mum Reinvented Blog" 'I'm no stranger to this author's work. She is always very funny, witty and writes a cracking story. Her books come with a guarantee: that they will amuse, entertain, delight and have you raring for more' "Cath 'n' Kindle Book reviews" 'This made me laugh out loud ...lots of tender and emotional times too.'"StefLoz Book Reviews."

Life Swap

Jane's daughter is a good girl. What is she hiding? When thirteen-year-old Savannah Hopkins doesn't come straight home from school, as she always does, her mother Jane immediately raises the alarm. Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward whose daughter Leigh is the same age as Savannah. Soon Natalie's worst fears are confirmed when the teenager's broken body is found in nearby shrubland. Evidence points towards a local recluse, but just as the net is closing around him, one of Savannah's friends, Harriet, is reported missing. As Natalie delves into the lives of both girls, she soon discovers a sinister video on their phones, daring the girls to disappear from their families for 48 hours. But Natalie isn't quick enough for this killer, and she is devastated to find Harriet's body on a fly tip a day later. Caught up in the case, she takes her eye off her own daughter and when Leigh goes missing after school she knows she must be in terrible danger. The clock is ticking for Natalie. Can she catch this killer before her little girl becomes the next victim? This gripping rollercoaster of a read will have you up in the small hours turning the pages. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Caine and Robert Dugoni will love The Dare. Readers are going crazy for The Dare 'Just wow! This book was absolutely amazing I loved it. I was hanging on to every word, it was thrilling straight out of the gate and kept going with the punches right to the end. It had me totally captivated. Carol Wyer sure knows how to write a story that sucks you in and makes you feel like you are there living it. It's tense, emotional and deeply disturbing in places. And boy that ending! ...I'm giving it a very well deserved 5 stars.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars 'I'm buzzing from this book. I LOVED it. I don't think I have been this gripped by a book, ever....Totally terrifying, this addictive read will keep you gasping, guessing and on the edge of your seat throughout ...You won't be disappointed!'Booked Up Girl, 5 stars 'Wow wow wow! I just read this book in 3 hours. It's gritty, gripping and fast paced! Natalie Ward is a phenomenal character and I could read her books forever! I think I need to go lie down in a dark room for a bit, that was traumatic but bloody brilliant!' Tishylou's World, 5 stars 'OMG OMG OMG! Fantastic these just keep on getting better and better. Fabulous sorry kept me guessing ...Can't wait for the next one' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'BOOM!!!! Carol Wyer does it again! I can't even express how much I love the Detective Natalie Ward series... OMG!... I simply can't get enough of this series. Carol Wyer can't write fast enough for me!'It's All About The Thrill, 5 stars

The Dare

The syndicate have taken everything from her. It's time to take them down--or die trying. DCI Kate Young never meant to shoot Superintendent John Dickson at the reservoir that night--even if, as a scheming corrupt cop and head of the shady syndicate, he probably had it coming. But now Kate has photographic evidence that someone else knows her terrible secret... Tormented by guilt and the voices of the dead, Kate is desperate to unmask the rest of the corrupt officers before her own sins catch up with her. When DI Harriet Khatri, awaiting trial for the murder of Kate's mentor, claims she was framed by Dickson's syndicate, Kate reluctantly agrees to help in the hope of finding answers. Meanwhile, DI Emma Donaldson finds herself on the hunt for a double murderer--a man who incapacitates his victims with a powerful narcotic called Devil's Breath. Desperate to measure up to her role-model boss, Emma finds herself hurled into the deep end in more ways than one... While Kate's grip on reality wavers and the syndicate closes in, and with the mystery killer taking a special interest in Emma, could this be the case that defeats both detectives?

A Soul for a Soul

Their parents thought they were hiding... One beautiful summer's evening, thirteen-year-old twins Ivy and Erin Westmore snuggle down in a tent in their back garden, giggling and sharing secrets. When their mother goes to wake the girls the next morning, their tent is empty. The alarm is raised and Detective Natalie Ward is put onto the case. When the twins' bodies are discovered on nearby marshland, covered with deep pink petals, an icy shiver travels down Natalie's spine. Everything about the girls' deaths reminds her of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career, which saw a killer of the worst kind placed behind bars. The next day, that feeling is heightened when she receives a chilling note saying 'I'm back'. Is this killer a copycat or did Natalie put the wrong person in prison all those years ago? In a small town, where no stranger goes unnoticed, what is Natalie missing? Consumed by the case, determined to prevent more deaths, Natalie misses the fact that it is her attention the killer wants. And to get it, he has his sights set firmly on her precious daughter Leigh... Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are going crazy for The Blossom Twins: 'Wow, I just didn't want to put this down. I've heard of having the rug pulled out from under you but I felt more like I'd had a house dropped on me with this storyline.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book will reel you in, chew you up and spit you out a completely broken and emotionally spent mess. Author Carol Wyer threw all of herself and her emotion into writing this book and it shows. You have been warned... You will be left reeling by the final reveal.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! Just wow! This book has floored me ...The huge twist in this book had me weeping and left me shaken to the core. Bravo, Carol!!' TishyLou's World, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another winner in this magnificent series!!... A brilliant read and one that I just flew through till I reached the shocking ending and that was a real stunner that made me gasp!! As always Carol Wyer writes one hell of a clever and absorbing story leaving me desperately needing the next in this gripping series and no hesitation in giving it a 5 star rating and well recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Don't be fooled by the sweet title because the Blossom Twins has to be Carol Wyer's most chilling book to date... The story races along at an incredible pace as we join Natalie as she tries to solve the crime and my heart was pounding out of my chest in some parts. The unexpected devastation hit me like a punch to the stomach and shakes Natalie to the core. I felt totally bereft at the end.' Sincerely Book Angels, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Blossom Twins: An Absolutely Gripping Crime Thriller

‘Absolutely stunning!... wow it blew me away… I loved everything about it… 5 stars, although it is a shame I can’t give it more, it’s easily worth a 7.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars One hot summer’s afternoon, five-year-old Ava Sawyer went to a party. She never came home… Two years later, Ava’s body is found and another little girl, Audrey Briggs, goes missing. Audrey also attended that party … Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward. A mother of two teenagers, this case chills her to the bone, and is a disturbing reminder of the last job she worked on. One that still keeps her awake at night… Natalie soon discovers that Ava’s mother has some worrying gaps in her alibi and as she digs deeper, she’s sure Ava’s father is not telling the full story. And what did the owner of the garden centre Elsa see that day? Something that she’s not telling Natalie … Just as Natalie is facing up to the grim possibility that Ava and Audrey were killed by someone close to home, another little girl from the party doesn’t come home from her ballet lesson. Can Natalie find a way to stop this killer before more innocent lives are taken? Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are going crazy for The Birthday: ‘OMG this author has done it again!!!!!!!!... Fantastic!!!!!!!! I was hooked from the first page and stayed up till 3am to finish it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Omg!! My heart is pounding so hard! I have just finished reading The Birthday and I am floored! This is the first in a new series from Carol Wyer, featuring DI Natalie Ward and her team. What a way to start! Speedy, sharp, heart stopping and engaging; this is a series I am definitely looking forward to!’ TishyLou, 5 stars ‘A rollocking rollercoaster ride … dark, twisty and wonderfully gripping’ Minimac Reviews ‘Something special… This book truly is excellent… Heart-thumpingly good… A well-paced, heart-wrenching, pulse racing, edge-of-your-seat kind of book and a crime fighting team who you can genuinely root for… look no further as this could genuinely be your next favourite read. I tore through it.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘What a twist! …I read this book in a day!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Fantastic… The story had me hooked from page one... Absolutely brilliant!... Cleverly written, well thought out, action-packed, nerve-wrackingly, nail-bitingly good… This is one highly recommended thumbs up from me and I cannot wait for the next book!!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘A gripping, edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting, heart-pounding, unputdownable read that will keep you turning those pages.’ ilovereading, 5 stars ‘Everything Carol Wyer touches turns to gold. She most definitely knows how to write an addictive and tense page-turner and this one is no different. Compelling from the first page, this will have you hooked in a heartbeat.’ Novel Deelights, 5 stars ‘An exciting new series… Excellent character development… full of surprising twists and turns. This was a truly thrilling book… chilling… It certainly was no average read... I read The Birthday so fast that I was actually surprised… Excellent pacing… superb writing.’ Robin Loves Reading, 5 stars

An absolutely gripping crime thriller

The boy studied the bruise turning yellow at the base of his neck. With quick fingers his mother tightened his tie, and pulled his collar high above it. Her eyes alone said, We will not speak of this... Years later, a man is found shot dead in a local park. On his phone is a draft text: I can't keep this secret any longer. The recipient is unnamed. Detective Robyn Carter knows this secret is the key to the case, but his friends and family don't offer any clues, and all her team have to go on is a size-ten footprint. Then a woman is found in a pool of blood at the bottom of her staircase, and a seemingly insignificant detail in her stepdaughter's statement makes Robyn wonder: are the two bodies connected, and has the killer only just begun? When another body confirms Robyn's worst fears, she realises she's in a race against time to stop the killer before they strike again. But just as she thinks she's closing in, one of her own team goes missing. Buried in the past is a terrible injustice. Can Robyn uncover the truth before another life is lost? An absolutely heart-stopping and compelling serial killer thriller that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Rachel Abbott and Robert Dugoni. What readers are saying about Carol Wyer: 'Absolutely blew me away! ... man was this amazing! ... Would I recommend this book? YES! A million times yes! I can't say enough amazing things about The Missing Girls.' Mini Mac Reviews, 5 stars 'Fantastic, right from page one I was totally hooked. I loved the characters, the story, and the writing style, everything about it. This book was full of twists and turns, it was emotional, dark in places and impossible to put down. I genuinely didn't guess the ending which was awesome! ... one of the best books that I have read so far in 2017. Totally deserves 5 Stars.' Bonnies Book Talk, 5 stars 'Wow, wow, wow!! What a fantastic book ... I literally cannot wait until the next book. This series is getting stronger with every book, and if you haven't read them yet, then this is a huge recommendation for you to do so. Fantastic author, fantastic series, fantastic book! Five big fat stars!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

A Serial Killer Thriller with a Twist

The Silent Children

Secrets of the Dead

They had not been forgiven. And they would never be forgotten .... On a hot summer's morning, a young father is found murdered in a cornfield, outside the quiet town of Colton. Tied to a post, arms spread wide; Detective Robyn Carter is reminded of the crucifixion, and she knows she's looking for a killer with a twisted sense of right and wrong. The victim's girlfriend is devastated, unable to fathom how she will tell her sick little boy. Still reeling from her own loss, Robyn vows she will find the killer - no matter what. But then a local doctor - a popular woman with a young family of her own - is found dead outside her surgery. There are similarities between her and the first body and Robyn must take another look at the picture-postcard town, where no one has any enemies. Can Robyn untangle the hidden web of secrets, lies, and smouldering grudges, at the heart of this close-knit community, before another life is lost? An absolutely unputdownable thriller that will keep you reading into the night. If you love Angela Marsons, James Patterson or Tess Gerritsen, The Chosen Ones will have you hooked. What readers are saying about The Chosen Ones: 'This book has everything and more than you could possibly ask for! It's well plotted, gripping, utterly addictive, full of great characters and a total page-turner. In short, The Chosen Ones is an absolute corker and it will leave you begging for more! It gets all the stars from me!' Novel Deelights 'Wow, wow, wow. What a cracker of a book. Dark and twisted with an underlying element of intrigue that had me hooked from start to finish ... I was absolutely gripped by this book, finding myself flicking the kindle pages over as fast as you like, the tension growing with each new chapter and each new discovery. ' Jen Med's Book Reviews 'A fast paced read with no dull moments ...I was glued to the pages' Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars. 'This might just be the best DI Robyn Carter book yet ...consistently strong writing, plot and plot twist development ...five stars!' It's All About Books 'I enjoyed it tremendously and read it in one sitting!' Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars 'Another amazing and heart-stopping serial killer thriller from Carol Wyer' Sincerely Book Angels 'A very clever story, very intriguing ...Five Stars!' StefLoz Book Blog 'The Chosen Ones slides a web of suspense through every fired-up synapse, engulfing your imagination with explosive intent.' Sweet Little Book

The Chosen Ones: A Completely Gripping Murder Mystery Thriller with Unputdownable Suspense

"When, a girl’s body is found at a Midlands storage unit, it is too decomposed for Detective Robyn Carter to read the signs left by the killer. No one knows the woman in blue who rented the unit; her hire van can’t be traced. But as the leads run dry another body is uncovered. This time the killer’s distinctive mark is plain to see, and matching scratches on the first victim’s skeleton make Robyn suspect she’s searching for a serial killer. As Robyn closes in on the killer’s shocking hunting ground, another girl goes missing, and this time it’s someone close to her own heart. Robyn can’t lose another loved one. Can she find the sickest individual she has ever faced, before it’s too late?" --

The Missing Girls

Roxy had a secret. Now she's gone. When fourteen-year-old Roxy says she's going for a sleepover at her best friend Ellie's house, Cathy sees no reason to check her daughter's story. The two families are neighbours, and the girls are in and out of each other's homes every day. It is a decision she will regret. A day later, Roxy is found murdered in exclusive Linnet Lane, miles across town, in a house owned by two brothers with no apparent connection to Roxy. Detective Natalie Ward, called to lead the investigation, is determined to get to the bottom of why Roxy was in the basement of this grand Victorian mansion when she should have been eating chocolate in her pyjamas with her best friend. As Natalie begins to look closely at Roxy's stepfather and three brothers, she discovers that Roxy had recently been admitted to hospital with suspicious injuries. Her mother Cathy seems very jumpy and Ellie refuses to talk. Who are the people that knew Roxy best in the world protecting? Then Roxy's mother Cathy disappears. When Cathy's body is discovered close to where her daughter was found, Natalie is forced to face the grim fact that the killer is just getting started. She is troubled by the reaction of Roxy's brother Seth to the tragedies and when his alibi falls through she brings him in for questioning, certain she is making headway. But while Seth is in custody, one of Roxy's school friends is found murdered and Natalie knows she must cast her net wider. Things take a more sinister turn when Ellie vanishes, her mobile phone switched off. What is Ellie hiding about the night Roxy died that could put her in terrible danger? And can Natalie work it out before another innocent life is taken? Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are going crazy for The Sleepover 'Kept me hooked from the first page till the last and I loved it... As for the ending, well I'm speechless!' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absorbing, riveting and twisty... had me in its grip from the first page... impossible to put down... impossible to figure out who the killer was... keeps you guessing right until the sensational conclusion' Emma's Biblio Treasures ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely cracking... fuelled by secrets, tragedy and misdirection, and featuring a bloody strong and determined detective team that I love to read about. I cannot wait to see what comes next.' Jen Med's Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Reading this book was like savoring a seven-layer cake. Every turn in this book had a different flavor. This series keeps on getting better and better. Waiting for the next book will definitely not be easy.' Robin Loves Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another whopper of a read from Carol Wyer... gripping... a must read.' Booking Good Read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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